"Nice Pair of Tomatoes You've Got There" - Hubba-hubba!

[Fly at Night]

Look at the size of these beefsteak tomatoes from B.C.'s Okanagan Valley. (They are sitting on a dinner-sized plate).



Tomatoes, onions, beets, apricots, peaches, and apples -- every type of apple under that Okanagan sun -- the bounty awaits.

Since produce has a limited shelf life and some jurisdictions do not allow you to bring in certain fresh fruits/vegetables (and this sounds like Tacey Collini in The Long Long Trailer) but I was wondering if anyone has done any canning/preservation on the road?

[danlehosky]

Nice pair, I don't believe u grew them in BC though. I know what it's like up there. We can't even grow plump juicy ones like that here in Seattle.

Now you've done it Fly. I'm off to Safeway for a few hand picked, soft, tasty, big ones.

Adios,
Dan

[purman]

Just got these Roma's out of the garden this morning. Along with 20 others. Man you can't beat fresh from the garden produce.

[SilverRanger]

...and those are really nice ones. Never canned any, but I have dehydrated lots of them. My wife just made some Saffron Vinaigrette, so now I'm drooling. I'll be out in the garden in 5 minutes.

[Fly at Night]

Originally Posted by danlehosky

Nice pair, I don't believe u grew them in BC though. I know what it's like up there. We can't even grow plump juicy ones like that here in Seattle.

Now you've done it Fly. I'm off to Safeway for a few hand picked, soft, tasty, big ones.

Adios,
Dan

Are you saying my tomatoes are not genuwyne? Hey! No squeezing the merchandise.

This little film will put you ripe...pardon me....right!

Kelowna, BC - Treasures From the Land - YouTube

[Fly at Night]

Originally Posted by SilverRanger

...and those are really nice ones. Never canned any, but I have dehydrated lots of them. My wife just made some Saffron Vinaigrette, so now I'm drooling. I'll be out in the garden in 5 minutes.

I like that idea for the road; dehydrated fruits and vegetables.

Can you give us a little lesson on how you dehydrate tomatoes?

[Kevin245]

Dehydrate? Not around here. Tomato sandwiches are a Summer delight. The fellow in the video is close but Duke's mayo and more tomato slices are a must. Pile them on thick and throw on a slice of pepper jack cheese if it tickles your taste buds.

Then there's the dress code issue. Never ever eat tomato sandwiches while wearing long sleeves unless your Uncle owns a dry cleaning business, or you want roll your sleeves up over your elbows. We call them Kitchen Sink Sandwiches. A couple of bites and you'll wish you were holding your meal over the sink as a good bit of juice will be running down your forearms and into the drain.

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[StreamNTyme]

Hey Kevin,
Is it illegal to hyjack a video?
Are you burping oysters and crabs?

[noreen&sal]

Looks ain't everything. Jersey Tomatos rule. Sal.

[Kevin245]

Originally Posted by StreamNTyme

Hey Kevin,
Is it illegal to hyjack a video?
Are you burping oysters and crabs?

Not illegal. Gotta share the wealth when it comes to the joy of tomato sandwiches.

Yes I am... Enjoying my gastronomical distress.

[ventport]

If you liked her tomatoes you should see her melons......

[richinny]

oil those babies up and add some basil and oregano! yum :-)

[danlehosky]

Originally Posted by ventport

If you liked her tomatoes you should see her melons......

I believe those tomatoes were artificially enhanced. You know, plumped up!!!!!!

Dan

[SilverRanger]

Originally Posted by Fly at Night

I like that idea for the road; dehydrated fruits and vegetables.

Can you give us a little lesson on how you dehydrate tomatoes?

Yes. I use one of these:
The Official Online Store for Nesco Dehydrators

Slice them about a quarter inch thick, thicker if you want them to be moist and chewy. I prefer moist and chewy, my wife and daughter like them crisp, so drying time can vary according to taste. Sometimes I marinate them in apple cider vinegar and cracked pepper, or Montreal Steak Seasoning overnight before dehydrating (or use your favorite flavorings, a dash of Tabasco, or garlic, or mustard powder is good also).

They store easily, because you can put about two dozen dehydrated maters in a Zip-Lock bag. Good in soups, salads, or you can eat them like potato chips. If I marinate, I usually do them outside, if possible. The smell is great, but can be overpowering in a small space.

Fresh tomatoes are preferred, but we freeze these, and they're great on the road, or in the dead of winter when all you can buy are those rubber-like tomatoes at the produce stores.

[Air Cruiser]

How wierd that I came across this thread this evening! We had tomato sandwiches for dinner tonight -- normally just tomatoes on them, but tonight we also had Vidalia onions and avocado on toasted Italian bread with the tomatoes, and, of course, mayo. Very good -- tomatoes from our garden.

We also had fresh corn-on-the-cob. What a marvelous time of the year!

Deb

[Stefrobrts]

Originally Posted by SilverRanger

Good in soups, salads, or you can eat them like potato chips.

Tomato chips?! That's the best idea I've heard yet. Now if only I could get my tomato plants to give up the goods!

[urnmor]

My favorite is to stuff the centers and then grilling them. I normally mix what ever is available for the stuffing to include the center of the tomato, bread crumbs(or crackers etc) diced peppers, spices and top with cheese.

[norbert]

only thing money cant buy......true love, and homegrown tomatoes...

[danlehosky]

About once every 5 years we get a decent tomato crop up here. We get the sun in the summertime but it dosen't get warm enough. I've never eaten a tomato and mayo sandwich but the way Kevin describes it they sure look good. Almost anything you have to eat with your sleeves rolled up is usually good.

Adios,
Dan

[Pileus]

Make mine a tomato sandwich with fresh basil and cheese--drizzled with sun-dried tomato vinaigrette...